Senate Legislators Speak To The Media After Their Weekly Policy Luncheons

Drew Angerer

L to R, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) looks on as Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) speaks during a news conference after a meeting with Senate Democrats, on Capitol Hill, July 28, 2015 in Washington, DC. On Tuesday, the Senate is continuing to work toward passing a long-term extension of a federal highway bill that is set to expire on Friday.

L to R, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) looks on as Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) speaks during a news conference after a meeting with Senate Democrats, on Capitol Hill, July 28, 2015 in Washington, DC. On Tuesday, the Senate is continuing to work toward passing a long-term extension of a federal highway bill that is set to expire on Friday.

Senate Legislators Speak To The Media After Their Weekly Policy Luncheons

Drew Angerer

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks during a news conference after a meeting with Senate Democrats, on Capitol Hill, July 28, 2015 in Washington, DC. On Tuesday, the Senate is continuing to work toward passing a long-term extension of a federal highway bill that is set to expire on Friday.

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks during a news conference after a meeting with Senate Democrats, on Capitol Hill, July 28, 2015 in Washington, DC. On Tuesday, the Senate is continuing to work toward passing a long-term extension of a federal highway bill that is set to expire on Friday.

Gun Control Activists Call For Stricter Background Check Laws

Drew Angerer

L to R, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) take questions from the press during an event hosted by 'Everytown for Gun Safety' and 'Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America,' on Capitol Hill, July 28, 2015 in Washington, DC. Both groups who hosted the event are urging Congress to discuss potential legislation to expand background checks on gun sales.

L to R, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) take questions from the press during an event hosted by 'Everytown for Gun Safety' and 'Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America,' on Capitol Hill, July 28, 2015 in Washington, DC. Both groups who hosted the event are urging Congress to discuss potential legislation to expand background checks on gun sales.

Congress Heading Toward Three-Month U.S. Highway Funding Measure

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Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, a Democrat from Nevada, center, speaks during a news conference after a Democratic Senate luncheon with Senator Charles Schumer, a Democrat from New York, left, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Congress is moving to consider a three-month extension of U.S. highway funding after Speaker John Boehner said the House would pass a short-term bill and leave for a summer break without taking up the Senate's plan. The Senate has been debating a highway policy bill that includes three years of funding. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, a Democrat from Nevada, center, speaks during a news conference after a Democratic Senate luncheon with Senator Charles Schumer, a Democrat from New York, left, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Congress is moving to consider a three-month extension of U.S. highway funding after Speaker John Boehner said the House would pass a short-term bill and leave for a summer break without taking up the Senate's plan. The Senate has been debating a highway policy bill that includes three years of funding. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Congress Heading Toward Three-Month U.S. Highway Funding Measure

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Senator Dick Durbin, a Democrat from Illinois, center, speaks during a news conference after a Democratic Senate luncheon with Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, a Democrat from Nevada, right, Senator Charles Schumer, a Democrat from New York, second left, and Senator Patty Murray, a Democrat from Washington, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Congress is moving to consider a three-month extension of U.S. highway funding after Speaker John Boehner said the House would pass a short-term bill and leave for a summer break without taking up the Senate's plan. The Senate has been debating a highway policy bill that includes three years of funding. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Senator Dick Durbin, a Democrat from Illinois, center, speaks during a news conference after a Democratic Senate luncheon with Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, a Democrat from Nevada, right, Senator Charles Schumer, a Democrat from New York, second left, and Senator Patty Murray, a Democrat from Washington, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Congress is moving to consider a three-month extension of U.S. highway funding after Speaker John Boehner said the House would pass a short-term bill and leave for a summer break without taking up the Senate's plan. The Senate has been debating a highway policy bill that includes three years of funding. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Congress Heading Toward Three-Month U.S. Highway Funding Measure

Bloomberg

Senator Charles Schumer, a Democrat from New York, speaks during a news conference after a Democratic Senate luncheon at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Congress is moving to consider a three-month extension of U.S. highway funding after Speaker John Boehner said the House would pass a short-term bill and leave for a summer break without taking up the Senate's plan. The Senate has been debating a highway policy bill that includes three years of funding. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Senator Charles Schumer, a Democrat from New York, speaks during a news conference after a Democratic Senate luncheon at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Congress is moving to consider a three-month extension of U.S. highway funding after Speaker John Boehner said the House would pass a short-term bill and leave for a summer break without taking up the Senate's plan. The Senate has been debating a highway policy bill that includes three years of funding. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) (L) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) talk with former Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) during a news conference to discuss the fifth anniversary of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center July 21, 2015 in Washington, DC. Dodd said the legislation has made great strides in reforming American financial institutions but more work lies ahead.

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) (L) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) talk with former Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) during a news conference to discuss the fifth anniversary of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center July 21, 2015 in Washington, DC. Dodd said the legislation has made great strides in reforming American financial institutions but more work lies ahead.

Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) (L) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) talk during a news conference on the fifth anniversary of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center July 21, 2015 in Washington, DC. Senate Democrats praised the landmark legislation, including the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but said more work must be done to protect the financial security of all Americans.

Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) (L) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) talk during a news conference on the fifth anniversary of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center July 21, 2015 in Washington, DC. Senate Democrats praised the landmark legislation, including the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but said more work must be done to protect the financial security of all Americans.

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) (L) pats former Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) after he spoke during a news conference to discuss the fifth anniversary of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act with Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) (R) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center July 21, 2015 in Washington, DC. Dodd said the legislation has made great strides in reforming American financial institutions but more work lies ahead.

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) (L) pats former Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) after he spoke during a news conference to discuss the fifth anniversary of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act with Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) (R) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center July 21, 2015 in Washington, DC. Dodd said the legislation has made great strides in reforming American financial institutions but more work lies ahead.

Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) (L) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) talk during a news conference on the fifth anniversary of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act with Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) and former Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) (R) at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center July 21, 2015 in Washington, DC. Senate Democrats praised the landmark legislation, including the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but said more work must be done to protect the financial security of all Americans.

Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) (L) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) talk during a news conference on the fifth anniversary of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act with Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) and former Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) (R) at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center July 21, 2015 in Washington, DC. Senate Democrats praised the landmark legislation, including the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but said more work must be done to protect the financial security of all Americans.

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) delivers remarks during a news conference on the fifth anniversary of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center July 21, 2015 in Washington, DC. Senate Democrats praised the legislation, part of which created the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and has helped return $10 billion to 17 million consumers since it was created in 2011.

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) delivers remarks during a news conference on the fifth anniversary of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center July 21, 2015 in Washington, DC. Senate Democrats praised the legislation, part of which created the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and has helped return $10 billion to 17 million consumers since it was created in 2011.

Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) (L) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) talk during a news conference on the fifth anniversary of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center July 21, 2015 in Washington, DC. Senate Democrats praised the landmark legislation, including the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but said more work must be done to protect the financial security of all Americans.

Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) (L) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) talk during a news conference on the fifth anniversary of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center July 21, 2015 in Washington, DC. Senate Democrats praised the landmark legislation, including the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but said more work must be done to protect the financial security of all Americans.

Republican Senators Address The Media After Their Weekly Policy Luncheons

Alex Wong

Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) (R) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) (L) arrive at the weekly Senate Democratic Policy Luncheon July 14, 2015 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Senate Democrats had a meeting with Democratic U.S. presidential hopeful and former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and discussed various topics including the Iran talks deal.

Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) (R) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) (L) arrive at the weekly Senate Democratic Policy Luncheon July 14, 2015 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Senate Democrats had a meeting with Democratic U.S. presidential hopeful and former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and discussed various topics including the Iran talks deal.